Indonesia Seeks to Attract $100 Billion in AI Investments to Support Its Digital Economy
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on Thursday that Indonesia is aiming to secure a portion of the global $100 billion artificial intelligence investment as part of a plan designed to bolster the country’s digital economy.
During a meeting with public officials and private sector representatives, the minister stated, “We want to position Indonesia as a major center for the global digital economy. Investments in artificial intelligence will contribute to technological innovation and create thousands of jobs.”
The government’s plan stipulates that part of these investments will be directed towards data centers located in special economic zones, such as the Nongsa area in Batam, northwest of the country.
Hartarto indicated that incentives will be offered to attract technology companies, and the nation aims to train 10.7 million digital talents by 2030 to keep pace with this transformation.
He added, “Our goal is not just to attract capital, but to build a sustainable and competitive digital economy capable of placing Indonesia among the top four powers in the G20 by 2045.”
This strategy aligns with the digital vision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which aims to elevate the regional economy to $2 trillion by 2030, with Indonesia contributing between $600 billion and $700 billion.
It also relies on several international partnerships, most notably the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Indonesia and the European Union, which includes provisions related to digital trade.
